As the Red Flag Warning goes into effect, wildfires pose an imminent danger in the North Bay hills.

In the fight against climate change, Sonoma County sets a baseline for total carbon emissions and moves toward carbon neutrality by 2030, with innovative programs and public engagement.

Sonoma County set to unveil new solar powered charging atations, a sustainable response to climate change and emergency preparedness.

Interior Napa and Sonoma Counties face potential danger as limited overnight RH recovery and gusty northerly winds prompt a Fire Weather Watch.

NWS issues Fire Weather Watch for CA due to gusty winds and dry conditions from Oct 28-29, urging the public to limit outdoor activities.

San Rafael residents brace for Nov 14-17 winter storm, with city and locals prioritizing preparedness measures and storm response readiness.

Beware of deadly sneaker waves at Bay Area beaches stay vigilant.

Dense fog covered the Bay Area, prompting NWS warnings for reduced visibility and travel precautions. Weather forecasts indicate dry conditions with a warming trend and a low-confidence chance of weekend rain.

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the North Bay Interior Valleys, with visibility down to a quarter mile or less, and cautions drivers to slow down.

The Bay Area is recovering from a storm causing nuisance flooding and landslide concerns, with extended flood advisories and reports of urban floods and small landslides; a dry period is expected before more rain next week.

A Dense Fog Advisory was issued for the North Bay Valleys until 10 AM following Wednesday's showers. Despite the fog, drier conditions with cooler temperatures are expected, and a warming trend is forecast for the weekend with possible light rain.

A Frost Advisory is in effect for North Bay, California, with near-freezing temperatures expected. The National Weather Service advises protection for people and property.

A spill at a Russian River County wastewater plant caused by severe weather led to the release of 277,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater into the environment. Initial assessments show no harm to local wildlife.

A mountain lion killed one man and injured another in Northern California, in the state's first fatal attack in 20 years. DNA confirmed the euthanized lion was the attacker.

Bolinas Beach in Marin County is closed due to a sewage leak, with high levels of harmful bacteria found near the shoreline. The cause may be faulty septic systems.

Marin County's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Marin County Electrification Roadmap to reduce greenhouse emissions and end reliance on fossil fuels.

Northern California is set to experience an atmospheric river, bringing heavy rainfall and potential flooding across the region, particularly in the North Bay midweek.

Two bodies were found in Sonoma County after a historic storm caused flooding; one man in his 60s in Santa Rosa Creek and another in a submerged car in Guerneville. The extreme weather raised questions about climate change impacts.

The forecast for the Bay Area shows mixed weather, with warm conditions initially, followed by potential showers and unsettled weather towards the weekend. Beach and boating advisories are in place due to hazardous conditions.

The Marin County Planning Commission suspended updates to a section of its Local Coastal Program due to a dispute with the California Coastal Commission over property protection against environmental hazards.

Prescribed burn operation is planned at Mount Tamalpais State Park to reduce wildfire risk. The 40-acre burn will cause road and trail closures but seeks to maintain forest health.

CalFire lifts burn permit suspension in Sonoma County, allowing controlled burns with conditions and necessary permits during appropriate weather and air quality conditions.

The Santa Rosa Fire Department declares the end of the 2025 wildfire season following significant rainfall, easing vegetation maintenance rules for residents.

The article discusses Napa County's collaboration with the DWR to install five new stream gages for better water management, funded by the Budget Act of 2023.

EPA's proposed rewrite of WOTUS would narrow which wetlands the Clean Water Act protects, prompting warnings from conservationists and praise from farm groups.

A shallow 3.7-magnitude quake shook the Geysers area before dawn, prompting felt reports but no immediate damage reports. Local seismologists revised the initial reading to 3.7.

Analysis shows the Forest Service treated under 1.7M acres through Sept.—well below recent averages. Senators and firefighters are demanding staffing and mitigation plans.

NOAA's 10‑foot sea‑level visualization shows neighborhoods from the Bay Area to Florida in potential inundation zones, and new research warns thousands of hazardous sites could flood by 2100.

Storm-driven refills at San Luis Reservoir could erase thousands of acre‑feet Napa has been banking off‑site, officials warn. The city sold some reserves to reduce risk.

Rain returns Wednesday through the weekend while king tides Wed–Sun raise coastal flood risk. A cold advisory hits early Tuesday and winds may pick up late week.

Starting Jan. 1, Californians will pay a 1.5% recycling fee (capped at $15) on products with non‑removable batteries. Officials say proceeds will fund safer collection and recycling.

Marin County faces severe flooding from heavy rains and high tides, disrupting travel and impacting residents. Infrastructure damage and power outages are widespread as officials and first responders address the emergency.

A Monday storm will bring the heaviest rain to the North Bay, with up to 4 inches possible in mountain terrain and coastal advisories in effect.

Flood warnings remain near Mark West Creek in Sonoma even as the Bay Area dries out. Hazardous surf and a late-week chill are on the way.

An overflow at the Russian River treatment plant near Guerneville sent untreated wastewater into the lower river during Tuesday’s storms. Officials have posted warnings and asked people to avoid the water while assessments continue.

Early winter counts put western monarchs near historic lows, with mid‑season tallies in the low thousands and local groves logging only a handful of butterflies.

Monday is serving up a lukewarm 56-degree bowl of gray soup, but you’d better find your umbrella before Tuesday night’s rain attempt. It’s a classic January slog, though there's a 62-degree light at the end of this tunnel if we can just make it to Saturday.

High tides could push minor flooding into low-lying bayshore areas; dangerous sneaker waves and strong rip currents are expected through Monday morning.

Minor bayshore flooding possible during Sunday’s late-morning high tide; dangerous surf and sneaker waves expected through Monday.

Dense morning fog will reduce visibility in Sonoma; highs near 64°F with a Coastal Flood Advisory for low-lying bayshore areas until noon Sunday.

Sunny and mild in Marin with a short Coastal Flood Advisory this morning; avoid driving through bayside standing water during the high tide window.

Patchy morning fog and a Coastal Flood Advisory could slow North Bay commutes. Sunny afternoons and warmer midweek expected.

Patchy fog this morning and hazardous surf into tonight. Coastal Flood Advisory may affect low-lying bayshore areas around midday.

Sunny, warm highs near 70 in Oakland this week. Beach Hazards Statement in effect Thu Feb 5–Sat Feb 7—expect sneaker waves and 14–19 ft surf.

A Spare the Air Alert bans wood burning across nine Bay Area counties this Thursday as officials warn of elevated fine-particle pollution. Exemptions and fines apply.

Sausalito officials say sandbags and portable pumps kept key waterfront roads dry during a recent king-tide cycle. Leaders warn the measures are a stopgap as higher tides return.

State fire officials say small debris burns have escaped recently; follow permit and pile‑size rules, keep water nearby and call 911 if a burn spreads.

A new study finds wildfires are burning later into the night across North America, adding hundreds of potential burning hours to California seasons.

Managers at Lake Mendocino cut spring releases to preserve reservoir storage for drinking water and salmon after a drier-than-expected start to the season.

Violet surf washed onto Point Reyes beaches this weekend; experts say a phytoplankton bloom — not dye — likely caused the color. Officials urge caution around discolored water.

ShakeAlert activated early Thursday after a magnitude-4.2 quake near The Geysers. The geothermal field commonly produces small, production-linked tremors.

A wildfire named the Pepperwood Fire was reported in Mendocino County on May 11. Initial updates list it on private land with no containment or cause yet reported.

A 431‑acre fuel‑break on Hogback Ridge is being treated with mulching, pile burns and mechanical thinning to give firefighters safer lines and reduce wildfire risk above Napa Valley.

A wildfire named the Whisper Fire was reported at 2:05 p.m. on May 17 in Napa County on private land. Cause and containment remain unknown as crews respond.